Arsenal confirm final 2 pre-season friendlies | OneFootball

Arsenal have confirmed two fixtures to conclude their preparations for the 2025–26 season, with both matches to take place at the Emirates Stadium in early August.

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Mikel Arteta’s side will host Villarreal on Wednesday 6 August at 6pm, before taking on Athletic Club on Saturday 9 August at 5pm in the 14th edition of the Emirates Cup.

The pair of fixtures will mark the club’s return to north London following their summer tour of Asia, where they will face AC Milan, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur in Singapore and Hong Kong.

The three matches will be staged across a packed week beginning on 23 July, with the final tour game scheduled against Spurs on 31 July at Kai Tak Stadium.

Tickets for teh games in London will go on sale on Monday, 7 July at 11am.

Managing Director, Richard Garlic, said: “We’re delighted to once again be hosting the Emirates Cup this pre-season. Welcoming Athletic Club for the Emirates Cup on the Saturday, after playing Villarreal the previous Wednesday will be exciting and strong tests for us.

“The matches will give our supporters the opportunity to see our men’s team in pre-season action at home, and will also provide Mikel and the players with a very competitive level of preparation ahead of the new season.

“Emirates has been the proud partner of our pre-season Emirates Cup since 2007, and we’re delighted they are continuing their long-standing commitment to us.”

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates, said: “We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Arsenal through the Emirates Cup, a fixture that has become a highlight of the pre-season calendar. Hosting Athletic Club at Emirates Stadium reflects the tournament’s tradition of bringing world-class football to fans in London.

“As we look ahead to the 2025/26 season, we’re excited to be part of the team’s preparations and to offer supporters another memorable experience.”